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We’re making explosion pop-up cards!!


On my Stamp with Me Live I shared these cards and how easy it is to make an explosion card.  

These cards look pretty ordinary from the front but there's a surprise inside; see below:

Isn't it cool?  And it's super easy to do.  It's a 6" square of designer paper that you fold in halves with a bone folder. No measuring at all!  

Here's the template for the explosion card. 

Here's a masculine birthday made with the Plaid Tidings designer paper and Many Mates stamp set.

These are so fun to make.  And you can add a bit more fun to the card by adding in some confetti, punched pieces or sequins to the inside.  What a surprise they'll enjoy! 

Join me here on the 2nd & 4th Mondays at 7:30 pm Central Time.  You can either watch or prep your pieces to create right along with me!  

Here's the video: 

Measurements to prep:

Card base 4 1/4" X 11" scored at 5 1/2"
Front – DSP: one at 1 3/4" X 4 1/4" across, banners are 1 1/2" X 5 1/2" and 1 1/2" X 4 1/2"
Greeting on a punched or die-cut circle, layered with other punches or dies.
Inside DSP is 6" square, White is 2 3/4" square.
Additional supplies:
Ink, embellishments, bone folder, dimensionals, glue
 
Products used:
Cherry Cobbler, Shaded Spruce & Pretty Peacock CS
Classic Christmas, 'Tis the Season & Plaid Tidings DSP.
Other: Poinsettia Petals & Many Mates stamp sets, Snowflakes, Circles Collection & Poinsettia dies plus Tailored Tag & Label Me Lovely punches

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  • Bamboo Beauty & the Ink Swipe Technique


    I created this striking card for a swap I participated in with some of my Demonstrator leader friends.  I wanted to highlight the beautiful Bamboo Beauty stamp set. 

    I decided to create a bold background effect by swiping ink pads directly across my Basic White CS.  Each one turned out totally different! 

    I chose to use these colors from top to bottom – Pale Papaya, Mango Melody, Flirty Flamingo & Calypso Coral. Depending on how well inked your pads are you can get a variety of hues.  After I swiped the darker colors I used the Pale Papaya over it all to blend and soften the colors together.  

    My measurements for this card are as follows:

    • So Saffron card base 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" scored at 2 1/8" & 4 1/4"
    • White (before swiping) 3 1/2" X 4 3/4" 
    • Black 3 5/8" X 4 7/8"

    I hope you try this technique; it's so fun!  I shared this technique using glossy paper in a video a few years ago.  Here's a link to it. 

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  • Watercolor Shapes Fun Fold Easel card with video


    Yesterday I shared some of the cards I made with the Watercolor Shapes stamp set on Tuesday's FB Live.  Here are a few more:

    The card on the left features the larger oval image in the set and Fresh Freesia & Granny Apple Green ink and CS. 

    I love the bright color combination of Magenta Madness with Granny Apple Green. 

    Measurements:

    • card base 5 ½” X 8 ½” scored at 4 ¼", cut up at 1 ¼” from each side to the score line
    • White front 3 ½” square, inside 2 1/2" or 2 ¾” square
    • Black 3 5/8” square
    • DSP strips 1” X 4”

    Below is the video where I share all three of my cards; click on it to watch!

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  • Watercolor Shapes Fun Fold cards – FB Live Replay video


    On my weekly FB Live I shared many ideas for the Watercolor Shapes stamp set.  The cards below are just one of the three card versions I shared.  Scroll down to catch the video.  Or click here to see it. 

    I offer frequent Creative Card Challenges for my Flowerbug's Team and this is the one we're currently working on: 

    Here's a closer view one card. I love how the solid images stamp with multiple hues of color without any effort!  It may look like my ink pad wasn't inked enough but this is on purpose. These Distinctive stamps are wonderful and provide a lot of dimension effortlessly! 

    Which do you prefer?  Pale Papaya or Fresh Freesia? 

    There are so many possibilities with this set; I just scratched the surface! Click here to see it in my store. 

    Below is the video where I share all three of my cards; click on it to watch!

    June Specials:

    The last chance list is out!  Check out the retiring and discounted products here. 


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